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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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